- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nescopeck, PA
Nescopeck El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Nescopeck El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420348006349
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nescopeck El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 156
- students enrolled
Nescopeck El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Berwick Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420348006349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Nescopeck El Sch held near 151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 420348006349 · Nescopeck, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Berwick Area Ms (837 students)
Nescopeck El Sch held near 151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.6 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Nescopeck El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berwick Area M
Berwick Area Ms
837 students
- Berwick Area H
Berwick Area Hs
692 students
- Salem El Sch
Salem El Sch
539 students
- West Berwick E
West Berwick El Sch
487 students
- This school 156
Nescopeck El Sch
156 students
What this shows Nescopeck El Sch reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nescopeck El Sch compares
Nescopeck El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Berwick Area Sd reports $16,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nescopeck El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berwick Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Berwick El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nescopeck El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nescopeck El Sch
How many students attend Nescopeck El Sch?
Nescopeck El Sch has 156 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nescopeck, PA. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nescopeck El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Nescopeck El Sch is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nescopeck El Sch?
100.0% of students at Nescopeck El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nescopeck El Sch?
Nescopeck El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Berwick Area Sd?
Besides Nescopeck El Sch, Berwick Area Sd also operates Berwick Area Ms (837 students), Berwick Area Hs (692 students), and Salem El Sch (539 students). See the Berwick Area Sd district page for the complete list.